Heraklion, Greece

Heraklion, the largest city in Crete and the fourth most populous in Greece. Ancient Minoan civilisation, with the main ruins in Knossos being in the area. In the city, the main venetian castle dominates, but in the area one could visit Knossos, Matala (the famous sixties hippies resort), Chersonisos, Malia and so many other unique places.